newfoundland

IPA/ˈnjuː.fənd.lənd/
KK[nˈufəndlənd]IPA/ˈnuː.fən.lənd/

newfoundland — noun

  • newfoundlandsingular
  • newfoundlandsplural

1. the large island in eastern Canada, and by extension the province area named aft

1.名詞
釋義

the large island in eastern Canada, and by extension the province area named after it in Newfoundland and Labrador

例句

Lucas flew to Newfoundland to visit his aunt in St. John's.

pattern: fly to Newfoundland

Fishing villages still shape daily life in many parts of Newfoundland.

同義詞
  • Newfoundland and Labrador

    the full modern provincial name; clearer when you mean the whole province rather than only the island

文法句型

in Newfoundland

to Newfoundland

Newfoundland and Labrador

用法筆記

Usually capitalized because it is a place name. In careful use, the island is part of the province now called Newfoundland and Labrador.

常見錯誤

❌She moved to newfoundland last year.
✅She moved to Newfoundland last year.
💡Use a capital letter for this place name.

2. a very large Canadian dog with a thick coat, bred for water work and known for i

2.名詞C1
釋義

a very large Canadian dog with a thick coat, bred for water work and known for its strength and gentle nature

例句

Caleb's Newfoundland pulled the rope back to the boat.

working-dog scene on a boat

The children sat beside the Newfoundland while waiting outside school.

同義詞
  • Newf

    an informal nickname used by many dog owners for the breed

文法句型

a Newfoundland

Newfoundland dog

Newfoundland puppy

用法筆記

Often capitalized because the breed name comes from the island. Dog owners also sometimes shorten it to 'Newf' in informal speech.

常見錯誤

❌Our Newfoundland is a small dog for apartments.
✅Our Newfoundland is a very large dog.
💡This breed is known for its large size.
❌The Newfoundland has thin fur for hot weather.
✅The Newfoundland has a thick coat.
💡The breed developed for cold water work.